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Dar Darma - Riad

5.0 star property
5-star luxury riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Traditional decor fills this inviting space, featuring a grand arched doorway and comfortable seating areas.
Surrounded by lush tropical plants, this serene courtyard features a central fountain and checkered floor, framed by arched windows.
Classic design features a large bed, ornate chairs, and a wooden floor.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the historic cityscape from our rooftop terrace, featuring a pool, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.
Cozy room with a checkered floor and large window offering a view.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Trik Sidi Bouharba 11/12, Marrakech, 40000
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Bahia Palace
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Majorelle Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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BE Suite (Orange)

BE Suite (Orange)

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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BE Suite (Black) | Living area

BE Suite (Black)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite (Brown)

Suite (Brown)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Royal Suite, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Bathrooms

Royal Suite, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Bathrooms

  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Blue) | Living area

Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Blue)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite (Mirrors)

Suite (Mirrors)

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Marrakech

City center stay.With a stay at this Medina riad, you'll be steps from Dar Bellarj and Ben Youssef Madrasa. The Orientalist Museum of Marrakech and Marrakech Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Le Jardin Secret - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bahia Palace - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 15 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nomad - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Le Jardin - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante I Limoni - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Terrasse des Épices - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Dar Darma - Riad

5-star luxury riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Dar Darma - Riad offers its guests an outdoor pool and a steam room. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Dar Darma - Riad. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a train station pick-up service, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee.

This Art Deco Marrakech riad is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Dar Darma - Riad offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 11 and October 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Dar Darma - Riad

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 600.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for MAD 330.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 45.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MAD 100.00 (one-way), (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: MAD 330.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 600.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in January.
  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the riad before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Dar Darma
Dar Darma Marrakech
Dar Darma Riad
Dar Darma Riad Marrakech
Riad Dar Darma
Dar Darma Hotel Marrakech
Dar Darma - Riad Riad
Dar Darma - Riad Marrakech
Dar Darma - Riad Riad Marrakech

Dar Darma - Riad Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast on the terrace is a lovely experience. The rooms are beautiful and the staff very gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riad is beautiful and the people running it are lovely. Delicious home made breakfast in the beautiful terrace. Super quiet pool in the terrace as well. We hit an enormous apartment with 2 bathrooms and full of historical details. The Medina alleyways could be intimidating at the beginning, but you get totally used to it as you go along. Ask Maria to cook you dinner you can enjoy in the terrace. Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAMARA, Toronto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I first stayed at the property in 2017. My experience there was wonderful and so I returned 7 years later. Isham was still there and took great care of me and my friend. He walked with us when we needed to find our destination without getting lost. It’s a beautiful riad with authentic furnishings and feels like a genuine step back in time with modern service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly professional

There is no doubt that Dar Darma is an excellent accommodation choice in the Medina. The staff are fabulous. As we had chosen this Riad for its pool we were very disappointed that it was being renovated. Although we were offered free cancellation, unfortunately it was too late to organise similar accommodation, and so were somewhat surprised that no reduction to reflect the non availability of this facility was offered. Having said that, it is highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kwan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Red Apartment. This riad is one of the most unique and authentic places in Morocco. Tasteful decor. Makes one feel at home really. Impeccable service and staff. The riad is like a maze which makes it so very interesting. Also easy walk to the souk. There are stairs to climb so be aware.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beyza, Chicago

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a magical place! Everybody was so helpful and Hischam, in particular, made our life easy in Marrakesh.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

JON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay for an authentic Riad

It was a perfect place. So amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Riad

The property was beautiful and the people very friendly. We had difficulties getting back to the Riad at tines. I wish it was better marked or better explanation of location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury Boutique Riad

Dar Darma is a relaxing and magical oasis in the midst of the crazy sights and activity of the city. The interiors are opulent and beautiful, and each boutique room is decorated individually. Our room was spacious, clean, quiet and comfortable. The staff is welcoming and gracious and treated us like family. We enjoyed a lovely breakfast each morning on the private terrace with gardens. I would stay here again and highly recommend it. WiFi is available in the common area.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff!

Dar Darma had the most attentive and accommodating staff that we have seen. The location is central which is good for getting around in the city but traveling with three daughters it was sometimes difficult to navigate the streets without having to deal with the local young men. The Riad itself was great. I have to commend the staff for helping us arrange guides, drivers, and airport pickups. The staff is what made our stay wonderful. Breakfast and dinner was made available on our schedule and served in the room or on the beautiful terrace. Kids were able to cool off in the terrace pool in complete privacy.

8/10 Good

koshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The staff make this Riad. It's beautiful too!

Wonderful kind and attentive staff who made us feel like family. Beautiful suite (Mirrors) which was huge, tasteful and well appointed. Wonderful roof top terrace for relaxing and delicious abundant breakfast each day. We were pampered and well looked after and I haven't slept so well or so much in years! Thank you for a fabulous stay.

4/10 Poor

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Won't be back

The blue room is nice, but unless you have a family you aren't staying in that room. I splurged on this hotel because I thought the pictures looked beautiful but really, it's dark and unkept and in a deep alley in the medina. We had a bad experience with the kids that hang out in front of it waiting for you to get lost. The thing about staying in the Medina --if you're a tourist, you need to know how to get to your riad so you need to stay in a non-shady area that's easy to get to. I loved Riad Taala 12. When I come back to Marrakech I'm going to stay there again or try a riad that's closer to Jemaa El Fnaa

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Funky Medina

Arrange transportation to and from this riad with the hotel or else no matter how well equipped you are with maps and gps you are sure to get lost. After staying 4 nights at the 4 Seasons this riad was just the dose of "in the medina experience" we craved. The vibe Is definitely hipster meets Moroccan, with low level lighting to hide any imperfections and to keep the mood zen. Dinner on the roof is what they bring you - go with the flow as it is delicious and reasonable (around $25 per person for 3 courses). We arranged on arrival to have a bottle of wine purchased and put on ice. Cost: $30. Book the more expensive suites to get the full vibe. Recommend this riad for design conscious travelers but not for those who are uptight and can't handle stairs.

6/10 Okay

philip, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great looking Quiet riad in Marrakesh

Great service, great room, Le Bleu, nice food, Very Private, quiet Riad.

10/10 Excellent

Camilla, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Calm oasis in the chaos of the city

We loved Dar Darma, the overall impression of the place is design and seclusion nestled in one of the most intense cities I have ever experienced. The team are fantastic and the two main guys (the two Saids) were brilliant, always smiling, incredibly attentive and they make a mean mint tea! We started in the orange room and were lucky enough to spend our last night in the red suite... Which was incredible! We would fall asleep to the sound of the water in the courtyard and wake up to the sound of the call to prayer coming from the mosque. The team were on hand to have stiff coffee already as soon as we surfaced and they even surfaced early the morning that we were booked on a day trip. If you get a chance, arrange supper on the rooftop terrace, our first evening meal was at the Riad and it was the best meal we had the whole time we were in Marrakech!

10/10 Excellent

Jay, somerset

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis of peace and calm

Behind the street door sits a wonderfully atmospheric and calming interior of tall ceilings, dark furniture and beautiful suites. I stayed in the suite of mirrors and whilst some will say it is dark and not well lit it oozes character and atmosphere. The roof terrace, seating area and pool is an absolute oasis of peace and tranquility and is a welcome respite from the hurly burly of the Souks nearby. Staying in a Riad is an experience not to be missed, its personal and high on quality service from the staff, Saeed and Abdul are two of the friendliest most helpful people you are likely to encounter. Overall this is a place for a brave, confident traveller who appreciates something a bit different.

10/10 Excellent

Theodora, Cambridge, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Opulant Riad and Great service

Beautifully designed with antiques and works of art, it shouts a sense of opulence and casual elegance. Breakfast was served at our own time on the beautiful terrace, with crepes, coffee, cakes or omelets, if you have wished. Said was there for us all the time to help and accommodate any request. All the stuff members always very polite and smiley, and nothing was ever a problem. The riad is fantastically clean.

8/10 Good

Cindy, San Francisco

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Chic hidaway Riad

Hip Moroccian vibe with a lovely staff. Location is a but further from the Soucks that I had hoped but the place is like another world. Great patio upstairs with two small pools. Just wished where was some plants downstairs for it was a bit stern. Enjoyed our stay!

6/10 Okay

Skinnerdd, London, UK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not for a winter visit.

The riad was attractive, spacious, conveniently located and friendly. The roof terrace was splendid and a fine place to enjoy the breakfasts. Our room, (the mirror room or something) was large and the bed was excellent. It was also warm, which cannot be said of the rest of the hotel. But the lighting was poor and it was not that well equipped for the price. Not even a box of Kleenex. Whoever books here should be sure to arrange to be collected as there is no name on the door and the narrow lanes around the area aren't often labelled.

10/10 Excellent

Raldi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prachtige ruime kamer en zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jakob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Otroligt vackert ställe och mycket god service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019